Prairie State Wire

Property tax proposal would only fix current deficit, Dodge says

By Glenn Minnis | May 30, 2018

Jim Dodge wonders when those legally sworn with putting the welfare of the state first will actually start to legislate with that oath in mind.

Catholic Conference, other pro-life groups issue budget vote warning to stop taxpayer-funded abortions

By Glenn Minnis | May 25, 2018

Catholic Conference of Illinois Executive President Robert Gilligan is asking lawmakers to stand up for the values he thinks most of their constituents support when it comes to taxpayer-funded abortions.

Illinois vendor debt drops below $7 billion

By Glenn Minnis | May 24, 2018

Unpaid vendor debt in Illinois slipped to $6,963,894,706.68 during the week ending May 23, down from last week’s close of $7,272,515,503.19.

Illinois State Rifle Association wants members to file opposition to Firearms Industry Licensing Act

By Glenn Minnis | May 23, 2018

The Illinois State Rifle Association is encouraging members to express their displeasure with Senate Bill 337, known as the Firearms Industry Licensing Act, by filling out a witness slip in opposition.

Republicans allow anti-Trump resolution to pass Illinois House

By Glenn Minnis | May 22, 2018

The Illinois House, aided by 13 Republican members who abstained from voting, has passed a resolution urging members of Congress to reject President Donald Trump’s proposed infrastructure plan.

Dodge: General election could create a climate of change in Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | May 22, 2018

Jim Dodge wants the blame to land where he thinks it should when talk of Illinois not being a favorable place to conduct or start a business kicks into high gear.

Raising property taxes not the solution to Illinois' financial problems, Dodge says

By Glenn Minnis | May 19, 2018

Jim Dodge can appreciate the efforts of anyone working to rescue Illinois from the depths of its financial doldrums, even if he doesn’t necessarily agree with the principle being put forth in the process.

Campaign spending on sports tickets 'unconscionable,' former 55th House District candidate says

By Glenn Minnis | May 19, 2018

Dan Gott doesn’t think a seat in Springfield should come down to how many game tickets legislators can offer to voters.

Wehrli, McDermed sponsor government ethics measure

By Glenn Minnis | May 18, 2018

A bill sponsored by Reps. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) and Margo McDermed (R-Mokena) that would amend the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act to sanction any legislator who engages in violations of legislator rules of conduct has been referred to the Rules Committee for further consideration.

Democratic representatives sponsor racial impact bill

By Glenn Minnis | May 18, 2018

The Racial Impact Note Act pushed by a band of representatives in Springfield has been referred to a Rules Committee.

Senate bill letting school board workers to carry a firearm at work referred to committee

By Glenn Minnis | May 18, 2018

A bill that would allow school board employees to carry a firearm while on the job has been referred to the Assignments Committee in the Senate.

Illinois' vendor debt increases by $500 million

By Glenn Minnis | May 18, 2018

The State of Illinois' unpaid vendor debt jumped to $7,272,515,503.19 during the week ending May 16, an increase of roughly $500 million from the week before.

Dodge sees need to address the issue of cities on brink of bankruptcy

By Glenn Minnis | May 17, 2018

Jim Dodge sees certain undeniable truths in Illinois’ ongoing struggles and uncertainties.

Ives calls for a new vision for the state Republican Party

By Glenn Minnis | May 16, 2018

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) recently took her message centered on shaking up the Republican Party to CLTV's "Politics Tonight" for a “we need a new vision” themed discussion.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Ives roiled by lack of a permanent legislative inspector general in Springfield

By Glenn Minnis | 2 years ago

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) thinks there’s plenty of blame to go around as to why Illinois finds itself mired in the financial doldrums that have virtually overtaken the state.

Growth in gun sanctuary counties all about fairness, state rifle association director says

By Glenn Minnis | May 11, 2018

Richard Pearson sees the growing movement across Illinois toward sanctuary counties for gun owners as a stand for fairness and modernization.

State's vendor debt inches upward, but remains below $7 billion

By Glenn Minnis | May 10, 2018

Illinois' unpaid vendor debt inched upward during the week ending May 8, moving to $6,853,194,882, according to the state comptroller's website.

Dodge says it's time to cut the red tape impeding state's small businesses

By Glenn Minnis | May 9, 2018

Jim Dodge thinks Illinois lawmakers are taking the wrong approach to the state's small business owners.

Progressive tax not all that Democrats say it is, Dodge says

By Glenn Minnis | May 9, 2018

Jim Dodge argues that progressive tax legislation being backed by a growing number of Democratic lawmakers does none of the things supporters say it will.

Ives, McSweeney endorse Shaw for GOP chairman

By Glenn Minnis | May 7, 2018

Committeeman Mark Shaw has bagged the endorsements of state Reps. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) and David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) in his run for chairman of the Illinois Republican Party.